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Melbourne is on East Central Florida's Space Coast in Brevard County. Melbourne is a principal city of the Palm Bay – Melbourne – Titusville Area, and was home to 83,000 people in 2019.

Understand

Melbourne

While most of Melbourne is on the mainland, a small portion is located on a barrier island. The Indian River Lagoon separates the mainland from the island. The island is a narrow strip of land that separates the Lagoon from the Atlantic Ocean.

Spanning the Indian River Lagoon to connect the mainland to the barrier island are a pair of four-lane, high-rise bridges -- the Melbourne Causeway and the Eau Gallie Causeway.

Get in

By plane

  • 1 Orlando-Melbourne International Airport (MLB  IATA), 1 Air Terminal Pkwy (Terminal is at SE corner towards W Nasa Blvd & Dr MLK Jr Blvd.), ☏ +1 321 723-6227 (ext. 222). Serves Florida's Space and Treasure Coasts with domestic passenger and air freight service. Utilizing convenient, state-of-the-art facilities, the Melbourne International Airport is served by:
  • Allegiant Air (Charlotte/Concord NC (USA), Nashville (BNA), Pittsburgh (PIT))
  • PSA Airlines dba American Eagle (Charlotte (CLT), Washington (DCA))
  • Delta Airlines (Atlanta (ATL))
  • Elite Airways (Newark (EWR), Portland ME (PWM), White Plains NY (HPN))
  • TUI UK cities of Birmingham (UK) (begins March 29, 2022), Bristol (begins May 4, 2022), Doncaster/Sheffield (begins May 5, 2022), Edinburgh (begins June 15, 2022), Glasgow (begins May 2, 2022), London–Gatwick (begins March 28, 2022), Manchester (UK) (begins March 27, 2022), Newcastle upon Tyne

The Airport also provides services including charter passenger flights, private aviation, and air freight flights. Melbourne International Airport (Q652030) on Wikidata Orlando Melbourne International Airport on Wikipedia 

Other nearby airports include:

By car

  • Interstate 95 Melbourne is accessed from exits #176 ("Palm Bay Rd/Palm Bay") through #188 ("FL Hwy 404 Patrick AFB Satellite Beach") along I-95. There are five exits from I-95 into town. Downtown can be accessed from Exit #180 ("US Hwy 192 Melbourne West Melbourne") from both directions of I-95.
  • US Hwy 1
  • US Highway 192 Connects Melbourne to Orlando through Kissimmee. US Hwy 192 east of its junction with I-95 (Exit #180) into town as West New Haven Ave.
  • FL A1A Coastal highway connecting Cape Canaveral in the north, through Melbourne Beach to Stuart Beach in Fort Pierce in the south.

See By car under Get around in below for a more local description of the above.

By bus

  • 2 Greyhound, (bus stop) West New Haven Mobile Mart/Gas Station at 4520 W New Haven Ave (Off of Exit #180 of I-95.), ☏ +1 321 723-4323, toll-free: +1 800 231-2222. Travels primarily on Interstate 95 (Miami, Ft Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Ft Pierce, Titusville, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville). Another variation of this route connects West Palm Beach to Orlando through Ft Pierce, Titusville, Melbourne and points in between along I-95/FL Hwy 50. Passengers transfer in Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Miami or Orlando to reach other cities. Check Schedules. (updated Dec 2020)
  • Cocoa Beach Shuttle, Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal, ☏ +1 321 631-4144. By appointment for pick up/drop off at your door. Specialize in Port Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Areas. Also serve entire Brevard County, Disney, Universal and I-Drive areas from Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal, Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Melbourne Orlando Airport (MLB). (updated Jan 2022)
  • Melbourne Airport Express, (office) 1 Air Terminal Pkwy, ☏ +1 321 724-1600, toll-free: 1 800 826-4544. (airport ticket counter) Daily 5AM-11PM; Call to arrange pick up at your door. Door to door connection to Melbourne-Orlando International Airport (MLB); Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando and the Port Canaveral Cruise Line Terminal. (updated Jan 2022)

Get around

By bus

  • Space Coast Area Transit is the name of the local Brevard County bus service. It is a cheap way to get around and is handicap accessible. The website provides maps and timetables. Buses travel to most sites and places of interest. $1.25 per ride, or $35 for a monthly pass.

By car

The best way to get around Melbourne is by car. Major Roads include:

  • U.S. Highway 1. Harbor City Boulevard is the local street name, and it runs parallel to the Indian River on the eastern side of the city. This road allows easy access to the beaches over 3 causeways: the Pineda Causeway (Florida State Road 404), Eau Gallie Causeway, and Melbourne Causeway.
  • U.S. Highway 192. Locally named New Haven Avenue or Strawbridge Avenue (historic downtown), US 192 is one of the major commercial, entertainment, and retail areas of Melbourne. Many businesses, large and small, are located on this busy avenue. It serves as a route to Kissimmee and the tourist corridor of Orlando to the west, and the town of Indialantic to the east via the Melbourne Causeway.
  • Interstate 95. This 6 lane interstate highway passes through the city limits, 4 exit ramps located in the Melbourne Vicinity. It serves as the main north-south route in the metropolitan area.
  • Florida State Road A1A. This road runs along the beaches and provides easy access to other areas of Brevard County.
  • County Road 509 (Wickham\Minton). Wickham serves as a second north to south route in the Melbourne area.

See

Map
Map of Melbourne (Florida)

Do

Buy

  • 1 Melbourne Square Mall, 1700 W New Haven Ave (W New Haven Ave & Evans southwest of airport grounds), ☏ +1 321 727-2000. Su noon-6PM; M-Sa 11AM-7PM. Melbourne Square Mall hosts Dillard's, Macy's, JCPenney, Dick's Sporting Goods and numerous other hotels, shops & restaurants in the mall and in the immediate surrounding area not part of the mall (Best Buy, Burlington Coat Factory, Pet Smart, Ross Dress for Less, Extended Stay America, Marriott Courtyard, among others). There are other smaller strip malls & free standing establishments across the street along W New Haven Ave. (updated Jan 2021)

Eat

  • 1 Squid Lips, 1477 Pineapple Avenue (on the Indian River). "Where the locals eat & drink.". $5-$15 per person. 
  • Siam Orchid, 75 E Nasa Blvd. $8-23 (2021) per entree. (updated Jul 2021)
  • Makotos, 785 South Babcock St, ☏ +1 321 724-8751. 
  • 2 Cedar's Cafe, 4100 N Wickham Rd, ☏ +1 321 751-0000. Tu–Sa 11AM–6PM. Lebanese cuisine. Tabouli. 
  • 3 The Wagon Wheel, 3082 Lake Washington Rd, ☏ +1 321-254-7411. In business for over 40 years, known for Pizza and Stromboli. (updated May 2015)
  • 4 Friendly Toast Cafe II (formerly known as "Friendly Toast"), 380 N Wickham Rd, ☏ +1 321 622-5950. 6AM–2:30PM. Diner-style restaurant. Brilliant breakfasts. A favorite of locals. Great food at great prices. You can eat inside (usually crowded) or at a few tables outside. 

Historic Downtown Dining

Drink

Sleep

Near Airport

The airport locations are located southeast of the airport terminal, southeast of the intersection of NASA Blvd & MLK along MLK Blvd:

Jct I-95 and US Hwy 192 (W New Haven Ave)

There are several chain hotels & motels located on W New Haven Ave (US Hwy 192) east of its intersection with I-95 (Exit #180). Ideal for travelers passing through along I-95 by car or by Greyhound bus and need a break from a long drive or bus ride:

Bed & Breakfast

Go next

Routes through Melbourne
Daytona Beach ← Rockledge ←  N  S  → Palm Bay → Fort Pierce
Daytona Beach ← Rockledge ←  N  S  → Palm Bay → Vero Beach
Orlando ← Kissimmee ←  W  E  → Jct → End
Cape Canaveral ← Satellite Beach ←  N  S  → Indialantic → Vero Beach


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